Thread Milling Acme Thread
Can't imagine any reason why not, but has anyone ever thread milled and acme thread? I plan on making a 2TPI ACME thread or around there. Any recommendations on tooling suppliers?
View ArticleJohnsford VMC ???
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View ArticleFinding tool length offset without tool setter
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View ArticleSelca 1200
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View ArticleFanuc OT error 203 ???
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View ArticleNew to cnc need some help with SFM!
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View ArticleCincinnati Milicron '96 Lancer 2000 24 VDC elusive bug HELP
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View ArticleCryo cooled cutters and part sizing?
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View ArticleCould use a little advice with running a small endmill deep.
Hi all, I've run into an issue with a project at work and am hoping for some advice on the issue... I need to do an internal profile .7 deep into a set of machinable aluminum Boch vises. I have most of...
View ArticleLearning macros
I am what I consider new to machining being that I have only been working in a shop for a little over two years. I know that I have a long ways to know 'everything' about machining but with teaching...
View ArticleShopping for CNC. Cen-Trump vs. HAAS??
Howdy folks, I am looking into purchasing some CNC equipment for our machine shop. I want to buy a mill and a lathe. Most of our work is Toolroom application with some one off and fixture making....
View ArticleDah Lih 1350 problems
I have Dah Lih VMC with Fanuc 11M Control. I have and interlock on Z axis and spindle from tool changer. I need wiring diagrams and Ladder Diagrams for this machine setup. I have contacted manufacturer...
View ArticleCalling Sub From Within Program on Fanuc
Can a subroutine be called from within a program using N numbers on a Fanuc 18 Control? I used to do it on Haas using an M97. I like it better because its easier to keep things togethor (IMO).
View ArticleKia Turn 21 with Yasnac, bringing her to life after storage
Hi guys, We have a Super Kia Turn 21 lathe that we would like to get online. It has a Yasnac control, J50L. The machine has been unplugged for over a year, and the backup battery for the indexer drive...
View ArticleExperience with Levil CNC??
I'm wondering if anyone has real or second-hand experience with the Levil CNC benchtop systems ( Levil Technology - Tabletop CNC Milling Machines ). The reason I am asking is that these machines seem...
View ArticleProblems with Amera-Seiki lathe indexing.
We are having a problem with an Amera-Seiki TC-2L lathe. The turret does not index when the program tells it to. It will hesitate indexing 3 to 8 minutes sometimes before indexing. Does anyone have any...
View ArticleA2-8 Spindle nose - how much gap to pull up on the taper?
I've been diagnosing some rumble/vibration on one of our turning centres. The problem is apparent when centre drllling heavy bars as they have a noticable sag at the far end. After going all through...
View ArticleFagor 800T Canned Thread cycle
Hello does anyone have a sample code for this control. I have the manuals, but they are a mess and do not explain much.
View ArticleOkuma LB3000EX thread milling on face of part
I'm wondering if it is possible to interpolate synchronos 3 axis movement on the part face to do threadmilling.
View Articlequestion about cnc machining
Hello guys, I Just recently found the site...Alot of good info in here...My question is this...I have zero experience with automated machines...Have a shop full of manual machines....What would be my...
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